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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) Ash Wednesday.
(b) Friday 15, Nisan.
(c) April 16.
(d) Sunday 17, Nisan.

2. Who rolled the stone away from Jesus' tomb?
(a) Some women.
(b) The disciples.
(c) Jesus.
(d) An angel.

3. What leadership role was responsible for the day-to-day government of Rome?
(a) The prefect.
(b) The dictator.
(c) The high priest in Jerusalem.
(d) The governor.

4. What does Sanders say Jesus may have been able to do if he'd been sentenced to serve the punishment the law called for for his crime?
(a) Pay Pilate not to do it.
(b) Run away.
(c) Get someone else to take the punishment for him.
(d) Talk his way out of it.

5. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?
(a) Between 16 and 26 C.E.
(b) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(c) Between 26 and 36 C.E.
(d) Between 20 and 30 C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a historian weigh?

2. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?

3. Who was the semi-independent ruler of Palestine during the period that Jesus lived?

4. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

5. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

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